INSTAGRAM REELS TUTORIAL 2024 | How to Create 20 Reels in 1 hour

INSTAGRAM REELS TUTORIAL 2024 | How to Create 20 Reels in 1 hour

In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk you through every detail of filming, editing, and posting Instagram Reels, as well as provide tips to boost your productivity so you can create 15-20 reels in just one hour. This tutorial is perfect for anyone aiming to grow rapidly on Instagram. For more in-depth strategies, you can also check out my free class that teaches a 100-day Instagram roadmap to gain 10,000 followers and earn $ 1,000 from Instagram.

Jumping into Instagram Reels

Setting up Your Reel

1. Opening the Instagram App:

   • Swipe right like you’re positing a story and select 'Reel' at the bottom right.
   • Alternatively, use the reels tab at the bottom and tap on the camera icon at the top right.

2. Your Reel Screen:

   • May look different due to staggered feature releases.
   • Icons are typically on the left; switch to the right if preferred via settings.

Exploring the Icons

• Audio:
  • Access trending, saved, and import external audios.
• Length:
  • Choose from 15, 30, 60, or 90 seconds.
• Filters:
  • Add filters from trending or saved options.
• Green Screen:
  • Add a background from your camera roll.
• Add Yours/Share Yours:
  • Join these content groups to follow trends.
• Speed:
  • Adjust recording speed from 0.3x to 4x.
• Layout:
  • Overlay multiple videos.
• Timer:
  • Use 3 or 10-second countdowns.
• Dual Screen:
  • Record front and back camera simultaneously.
• Gesture Control:
  • Start/stop recording with a hand gesture.
• Align Tool:
  • Perfect for seamless transitions.

Uploading from Camera Roll

1. Upload Videos:
   • Import existing videos; add audio or adjust speed.
2. Upload Photos:
   • Import live photos or regular photos; adjust length.

Editing Your Reel

Editing UI

1. Save:
   • Save your footage after recording to prevent accidental loss.
2. Add Audio:
   • Select audio, adjust volume, and add voiceovers.
3. Add Stickers/Text:
   • Access a range of stickers and GIFs.
4. Timeline Editing:
   • Use the trim, split, and transition features to refine clips.
5. Cover and Caption:
   • Choose a compelling cover image and add a descriptive caption.

Productivity Tips to Film 20 Reels in One Hour

Planning and Filming Days

• Separate Planning and Filming Days:
  • Efficiently plan your content before filming.

Finding Audios

• Saving Audios:
  • Throughout the week, save audios that inspire you.

Organize Your Ideas

1. Content Calendar:
   • Use a structured calendar to brain dump all your ideas.
2. Script and Outline:
   • Create scripts and outlines for each reel.

Efficient Filming

• Follow Your Intuition:
  • On the filming day, focus on the ideas that excite you the most.

Finally, for advanced strategies on making your reels go viral, check out the supplementary video linked at the end. This tutorial will ensure you’re on the path to Instagram success.

Keywords

• Instagram Reels
• Filming
• Editing
• Audio
• Green Screen
• Layout
• Timer
• Dual Screen
• Gesture Control
• Content Calendar
• Scheduling
• Productivity

FAQ

Q: How do I start creating a reel on Instagram? A: You can start by swiping right on the homepage and selecting 'Reel'. Alternatively, you can use the reels tab at the bottom and tap on the camera icon at the top right.

Q: What are the different features available while creating a reel? A: Features include adding audio, setting reel length, applying filters, adding a green screen, joining 'Add Yours/Share Yours' trends, adjusting video speed, using layout for multiple videos, setting a timer, dual-screen recording, gesture control, and the align tool for transitions.

Q: How can I upload existing videos or photos to my reel? A: For videos, select your video from the camera roll, and you can add audio or adjust the speed. For photos, import live or regular photos and adjust the length.

Q: What should I do if I want to schedule a reel for later? A: Use Instagram's advanced settings to schedule the reel or use a third-party scheduling tool like Metricool for advanced scheduling options and auto-posting across multiple platforms.

Q: How can I be more productive when creating multiple reels? A: Separate your planning and filming days, save inspiring audios throughout the week, organize your ideas using a content calendar, and follow your intuition for filming the most engaging content.